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Mike Heron - still "incredible" after all these years

05/19/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The halcyon days of the Incredible String Band may be long gone, but founder member Mike Heron is still producing excellent music as this CD shows. Less adventurous, certainly, than the cellular songs of old, but expertly crafted songs beautifully played. The understatement which characterises this music may be a bit of a turn-off for some, but a little perseverance reveals a thouroughly rewarding batch of songs from someone who really has no need to prove his worth as a writer and musician.Highlights include the deeply atmospheric "Song for Robert Johnson", the downright sexy "Mexican Girl", and the sad but joyful nod to String Band days "1968" which Mike and erstwhile partner Robin Williamson performed together in their recent Glasgow and London concerts."